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Follow along with Bible Passage team members as we walk the pathways of Jerusalem and into the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. At this historic location you can observe the worship and traditions of various denominations and religious groups. While the building isn't holy, and much of what is done there foreign to the Bible, it is nevertheless obvious that many who visit this ancient site are simply longing to be near the Divine. In a country where Jesus is largely rejected as the Messiah, it is comforting to see that some, are still wanting to know Him. Tradition says that the Church of the Holy Sepulcher enshrines the location where Jesus was both crucified and resurrected from the tomb. Whether true or not, it is a fascinating place to visit. Its architectural features and numerous cross-shaped carvings crudely etched on its walls tell of a past filled with religious devotion. But, this building isn't the church of the New Testament, nor are relics and icons the way to approach Him. God's Spirit dwells in the person who has been born of the water and the Spirit and washed by the blood of the lamb, (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 5:1; John 3:3-5; Acts 2:37-38; Revelation 7:14). So now, more than ever, let us be diligent to evangelize the world, and to perfect the faith of those longing to be near the Divine. There are still many who want to know and be close to Jesus. They need you to show them the way.
